At present, Omicron patients are detected only after genome sequencing. However, Tata Medical and Diagnostics has developed a test kit 'OmiSure' that can detect the Omicron variant of Covid-19. The kit, which has been approved by the ICMR, will identify infection from Omicron variant and will be available by January 12. The kit is priced at Rs 250. India Today spoke to R D Head, Tata Medical and Diagnostics, Dr. V Ravi on the OmiSure kit. Tune into the video.
